Yesterday, my best friend, one of the smartest, kindest, and funniest people I have ever had the opportunity to know, asked me to marry him. I said, “Yes, of course!” @mistermallard.gobirds.online

Haven’t posted in a while but I have kept cooking. Last week @mistermallard.gobirds.online and I made corn meal crusted potato tacos with a roasted heirloom tomato salsa and a side of chips and guacamole. #vegan

hi, cis folks! the GOP put the all-ages trans medicaid ban back in the budget, despite it being struck. they did it to force dems to challenge it on the floor. if you've been paying attention, you know dems need to hear you want them to actually stand up to the GOP. contact info at reps.fyi 🧵

Eric Michael Garcia@ericmgarcia.bsky.social · last yr.

This means that Democrats will have to raise a point of order on this part of the bill. This would force a vote on the amendment that would require 60 votes. Republicans have 53 Senate seats, so it means they would need to pick off 7 Democrats for this. www.independent.co.uk/news/world/a...

In case you haven’t heard it enough already, it is very, very warm outside. To help combat the heat, I made a cold dinner for the week: watermelon gazpacho and romesco pasta with spicy Kale and chickpeas. #vegan #vegetarian

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The Transfeminine Review@thetransfemininereview.com · last yr.

Skirmetti just came back. 6-3 against healthcare for trans minors. This is nauseating.

Trump doesn't recognize Pride Month, but declares June Title IX Month www.advocate.com/pol... #transgender #trans #LGBTQ #LGBTQIA

Trump admin nixes Pride, declares June is Title IX Month

​June will now be "dedicated" to celebrating Title IX.

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Happy Pride! My look for Philly Pride today featured a trans pride flag-inspired eye. #trans #enby

Today marks 3 years of HRT in one form or another. I’ve had sublingual E, SERM, E patch, E injection all to realize a me I could love, fight for, respect. It’s been a journey that saved my life. That has allowed me to experience emotions I thought I lost. #trans #hrt #enby

Tu-not bowl! Our dinner this week is a sushi bowl featuring watermelon tuna (marinated, baked, marinated again) on a bed of short-grain brown rice with shredded carrot, edamame, avocado, and smashed cucumbers. A sushi roll in a bowl topped with sriracha mayo. #vegan #vegetarian #glutenfree

This week, I've put together seitan nuggets with an agave mustard sauce, cucumber salad with loads of fresh dill, and corn on the cob. Simple, bold flavors make the ingredients shine. #vegan #vegetarian

Dinner this week thanks to @mistermallard.gobirds.online 💜 Mushroom barley burgers with a fresh broccoli slaw and mustard roasted potatoes. Perfect for the season. #vegan #vegetarian

New hair. 💜 #trans #enby

Setting up a consolidated media that only shares beliefs and messages you approve of… Schriftleitergesetz…? www.npr.org/2025/05/02/n...

Trump orders end to federal funding for NPR and PBS

In an executive order, President Trump directs the Corporation for Public Broadcasting to stop funding NPR and PBS, the nation's primary public broadcasters.

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I just donated my old binders to @pointofpride.bsky.social. I am so very happy they can go to trans folx who need them now that I no longer do. Now more than ever, we need to support each other. #trans

I deactivated my Facebook a while ago. I have since discovered that it was reactivated at some point, but this was not my doing. #fuckmeta

NEW—In late Feb, Chris Rufo published leaked chats between queer/trans employees at US intel agencies. Then Director of National Intelligence Tulsi Gabbard said she’d fire all involved. I spoke to chat members who were fired, are on admin leave, and who kept their jobs about the new lavender scare:

Queer intel officers targeted by top secret chat leak get their chance to speak

Chris Rufo published the chats. Staffers say a new "lavender scare" is upon us.

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2025 already has hit records for the number of anti-trans legislation considered and the number passed. All but one state (Vermont) has at least one bill under consideration. #trans #transrights translegislation.com?fbclid=PAZXh...

2025 Anti-Trans Bills: Trans Legislation Tracker

2025 anti-trans bills tracker. Explore data on U.S. anti-trans legislation including passed bills and themes including sports, bathrooms, healthcare, pronouns, drag shows, and education.

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Another hospital visit. Unplanned this time. Two sprained wrists and an occult fracture of my right elbow. Thank you, @mistermallard.gobirds.online, for helping me recover.

See you in court www.cnn.com/2025/04/23/p...

Attorney general directs Justice Department employees to enforce policies targeting care for transgender minors | CNN Politics

Attorney General Pam Bondi on Tuesday issued a memo of directives to Justice Department employees to enforce the Trump administration’s policies targeting gender-affirming care for minors, according t...

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I have called crisis on multiple occasions when I was young and as an adult. Having support specializing in the needs of LGBTQ+ youth at a very critical moment saves lives. Donate now to @trevorproject.bsky.social and @translifeline.org www.them.us/story/rfk-jr...

RFK Jr. Reportedly Wants to Defund the National Suicide Hotline for LGBTQ+ Youth

The Washington Post obtained a leaked draft of the Health and Human Services (HHS) budget.

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Last week was my birthday, and I made one of my favorites with @mistermallard.gobirds.online: a rice bowl with homemade hummus, baba ganoush, muhammara, cucumber tomato salad, baharat roasted broccoli, and a harissa tahini dressing. #vegan #glutenfree #oilfree

So… do I stop paying taxes?

The Independent@the-independent.com · last yr.

WATCH | RFK Jr claims autistic children will never go on dates or pay taxes Read the recent CDC autism report here: www.independent.co.uk/news/world/a...

"Two years before becoming a DOGE staffer, Coristine provided network support to a cybercrime group EGodly cybercrime group boasted online of hacking government emails and cyberstalking FBI agent" www.reuters.com/world/us/dog... He has access to *what*??

Exclusive: DOGE staffer, 'Big Balls', provided tech support to cybercrime ring, records show

The best-known member of Elon Musk's U.S. DOGE Service team of technologists once provided support to a cybercrime gang that bragged about trafficking in stolen data and cyberstalking an FBI agent, according to digital records reviewed by Reuters.

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A two show trip today with @mistermallard.gobirds.online

Last week’s #vegan #oilfree dinner was al pastor tacos made with soy curls. I topped it with a fresh salsa verde, onion and cilantro relish, and more fresh pineapple. Delicious.

I am her nightmare I guess… www.them.us/story/jk-row...

Turns Out J.K. Rowling Is Mad at More Letters Than Just the “T” in LGBTQIA+

On International Asexuality Day, Rowling joked she would like to observe “Bored of This Shit Day.”

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Long time coming. I finally got a red panda tattoo and it is absolutely adorable. #tattoo

I spoke today at Trans Day of Visibility event. Here is a snippet: “So let this flag fly high—not as a finish line, but as a flare. A message to anyone watching from the margins: You’re not alone. You are real. You are worthy. And you are seen.” #trans #tdov #enby

My name legally changed almost three years ago. I moved almost a year ago. I have never lived in this location under my deadname. Yet, extended car warranty (I dont own a car) junk mail with my deadname still makes its way to me. #trans

I have been relatively quiet on here for the past few weeks. I have been feeling more unsettled and shaky in and out of bouts of major depression and meltdowns. It has become overwhelming and alarming on occasion. I picture little light switches in my head and turn the feelings off, one by one.